Symmetricom 5087B Operation And Maintenance Manual
Symmetricom 5087B Operation And Maintenance Manual

Symmetricom 5087B Operation And Maintenance Manual

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Symmetricom 5087B
Wideband Distribution
Amplifier
Operations and
Maintenance Manual
Part Number 05087-13402
Revision E
November, 2010

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  • Page 1 Symmetricom 5087B Wideband Distribution Amplifier Operations and Maintenance Manual Part Number 05087-13402 Revision E November, 2010...
  • Page 2: Safety Notices

    52.227-19 (June 1987) or any equivalent support@symmetricom.com agency regulation or contract clause. Use, duplication or disclosure of Software is Phone: subject to Symmetricom’s standard com- Worldwide (Main Number) mercial license terms, and non-DOD 1-408-428-7907 Departments and Agencies of the U.S.
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Accessing the System Checking System Status Checking Alarms and Input Frequency Understanding Alarm Output Checking Model Number and Software Version Troubleshooting the Symmetricom 5087B Replacing Fuses To replace a fuse Verifying Operational Problems Symmetricom 5087B Operations and Maintenance Manual Rev. E...
  • Page 4 Specifications Directives Electromagnetic Compatibility 89/336/EEC Safety 73/23/EEC Standards Electrical Specifications Environmental Specifications Physical Specifications Glossary Symmetricom 5087B Operations and Maintenance Manual Rev. E...
  • Page 5: Introduction

    Symmetricom 5087B Wideband Distribution Amplifier Operations and Maintenance Manual Introduction Symbols About This Manual Conventions Symmetricom 5087B Overview Front panel Rear panel...
  • Page 6: Safety Requirements

    • Do not place power supply cords or other cables on top of unit or against heatsinks. • Operating and maintenance personnel must receive proper training before installing or maintaining electrical equipment. Symmetricom 5087B Operations and Maintenance Manual Rev. E...
  • Page 7: Symbols

    CE marking. This symbol attests compliance to applicable European Directives. Fuse. Signal input. Signal output. Alarm signal out. LAN port. Chassis ground. Earth terminal symbol: used to indicate an earth ground connection to chassis. Symmetricom 5087B Operations and Maintenance Manual Rev. E...
  • Page 8: About This Manual

    Chapter 2, “Installing and Setting Up the Symmetricom 5087B” contains important safety information and describes how to install the Symmetricom 5087B, set the gain, and assign a fixed IP address. Chapter 3, “Monitoring the Symmetricom 5087B” describes how to monitor alarms.
  • Page 9: Conventions

    • Variable information displayed in response to commands Note This symbol means the following information is a note that gives you important information that may affect how you use the Symmetricom 5087B. Symmetricom 5087B Operations and Maintenance Manual Rev. E...
  • Page 10: Symmetricom 5087B Overview

    Its input accepts 1 to 10 MHz sine waves at amplitudes of 0.3 to 3.0 Vrms and uses automatic gain control to maintain the set output level when the input signal level varies. The Symmetricom 5087B produces low noise copies of the input signal on each of its 12 outputs. Output amplitude can be adjusted from 0.75 to 3 Vrms via a potentiometer...
  • Page 11: Rear Panel

    Introduction ALARM–Open collector OUTPUTS–12 BNC INPUT A–Connect 1 AC POWER– ETHERNET PORT–1 output device. connectors. to 10 MHz source. connector. RJ-45 connector. Figure 2 Rear panel Symmetricom 5087B Operations and Maintenance Manual Rev. E...
  • Page 12 Introduction Symmetricom 5087B Operations and Maintenance Manual Rev. E...
  • Page 13: Installing And Setting Up The Symmetricom 5087B

    Symmetricom 5087B Wideband Distribution Amplifier Operations and Maintenance Manual Installing and Setting Up the Symmetricom 5087B Installing the Symmetricom 5087B Adjusting the Output Level Assigning a Static IP Address Cleaning...
  • Page 14: Installing The Symmetricom 5087B

    Installing and Setting Up the Symmetricom 5087B Installing the Symmetricom 5087B The Symmetricom 5087B ships ready for installation into a standard 19" (48.3 cm) rack. Accessories included: • CD-ROM documentation P/N 05087-13402) • Power cord • Rear brackets with attaching hardware (Replacement kit P/N...
  • Page 15 (Optional.) Connect a TTL input device to the ALARM BNC connector on the rear panel of the Symmetricom 5087B. (Optional.) Connect a LAN cable to the Ethernet port on the rear panel of the Symmetricom 5087B.
  • Page 16 Installing and Setting Up the Symmetricom 5087B For information about configuring the network connection, see “Assigning a Static IP Address" on page 18. Symmetricom 5087B Operations and Maintenance Manual Rev. E...
  • Page 17: Adjusting The Output Level

    Connect an oscilloscope to the output you want to change. Using a small flat-head screwdriver, turn the potentiometer next to the LED for the output until the oscilloscope shows the output level you want. Symmetricom 5087B Operations and Maintenance Manual Rev. E...
  • Page 18: Assigning A Static Ip Address

    Lantronix® Web site as an Adobe® Acrobat® PDF file. Go to: http://www.lantronix.com If you move the Symmetricom 5087B to a different network hub after NOT E setting up the static IP address, the host computer may not be able to make a connection.
  • Page 19: To Assign The Static Ip Address Using Telnet

    The system returns I5087B-00\r\n, where the 00 is the hardware version, and turns on the front panel input LEDs for two seconds before returning to normal operation. If you see these responses, you know you are communicating with the unit. Symmetricom 5087B Operations and Maintenance Manual Rev. E...
  • Page 20: Cleaning

    Clean the main chassis with a soft cloth dampened with a mild soap and water solution. Do not spray or use too much liquid when cleaning the unit. Liquid CAUTION can enter the unit and damage sensitive electronic components. Symmetricom 5087B Operations and Maintenance Manual Rev. E...
  • Page 21: Monitoring The Symmetricom 5087B

    Symmetricom 5087B Wideband Distribution Amplifier Operations and Maintenance Manual Monitoring the Symmetricom 5087B Accessing the System Checking System Status Understanding Alarm Output...
  • Page 22: Accessing The System

    Monitoring the Symmetricom 5087B Accessing the System You access the Symmetricom 5087B system remotely by connecting to its Command-And-Response (CNR) Port through the Ethernet connection. The CNR port (Port 10001), which uses TCP/IP, lets users input commands, displays results of the commands, and publishes alarms as they occur.
  • Page 23: Checking System Status

    Bit position Bit value and description character position a or f 19 and 18 Remote control bits: 1:1 = Not available 17 and 16 Front panel switch control bits: 1:1 = Not available Symmetricom 5087B Operations and Maintenance Manual Rev. E...
  • Page 24: Understanding Alarm Output

    1 = output 2 failed 1 = output 1 failed Understanding Alarm Output The Symmetricom 5087B automatically publishes alarms to the CNR port as they occur. The alarms appear in the format ALARMabcde where abcde is the summary status of the input and output signals. The format of the alarm status is identical to the “S”...
  • Page 25: Checking Model Number And Software Version

    To check the model number • Type: I The system returns I5087B-00\r\n. To check the software version • Type: V The system returns Vxx\r\n where xx is the software version. Example: V00. Symmetricom 5087B Operations and Maintenance Manual Rev. E...
  • Page 26 Monitoring the Symmetricom 5087B Symmetricom 5087B Operations and Maintenance Manual Rev. E...
  • Page 27: Troubleshooting The Symmetricom 5087B

    • USA, Canada, Latin America including Caribbean, Pacific Rim including Asia, Australia, and New Zealand: 1-408-428-7907 • USA toll-free: 1-888-367-7966 (1-888-FOR-SYMM) • Europe, Middle East & Africa: 49 700 32886435 • www.symmetricom.com The Symmetricom 5087B does not have any user-serviceable parts.
  • Page 28: Replacing Fuses

    Troubleshooting the Symmetricom 5087B Replacing Fuses If you know that a local event caused blown fuses throughout a rack, you can replace the fuses in each Symmetricom 5087B power entry module. Required for this procedure: • Small flat-head screwdriver • Replacement fuse for a standard IEC 320 power entry module with...
  • Page 29: Verifying Operational Problems

    Verifying Operational Problems If the unit does not operate properly after you have verified that: • the correct power is applied to the rear of the Symmetricom 5087B • the fuses are good, return the unit to Symmetricom, Inc. for repair.
  • Page 30 Troubleshooting the Symmetricom 5087B Symmetricom 5087B Operations and Maintenance Manual Rev. E...
  • Page 31: Specifications

    Symmetricom 5087B Wideband Distribution Amplifier Operations and Maintenance Manual Specifications Directives Electrical Specifications Environmental Specifications Physical Specifications...
  • Page 32 The unit complies with all essential requirements of the Directives. For technical assistance, contact the factory. Signed by: Name: S.R. Stein Position: President Done at Boulder, Colorado U.S.A on 27 January 2005 Symmetricom 5087B Operations and Maintenance Manual Rev. E...
  • Page 33: Directives

    Specifications Directives The Symmetricom 5087B unit is designed to comply with the following directives and standards. Electromagnetic Compatibility 89/336/EEC Council Directive on the approximation of the laws of the Member States relating to electromagnetic compatibility (EMC Directive with amendments). Safety 73/23/EEC...
  • Page 34: Electrical Specifications

    Specifications Electrical Specifications Table 3 lists the electrical specifications for the Symmetricom 5087B. Table 3 Electrical specifications Item Specification Protection Class Class I (Grounded Type) Power Input 100 to 240 V~ 50/60 Hz Fluctuations not to exceed ± 10% of nominal supply voltage.
  • Page 35 Output isolation is measured by injecting 900 Hz signal (0.5Vpp and 20us wide) into an output port and measuring the associated phase noise spur at 900 Hz offset on adjacent output ports and input port. < -100dBc Output to input Symmetricom 5087B Operations and Maintenance Manual Rev. E...
  • Page 36: Environmental Specifications

    Relative Humidity Altitude In Use 0°C to 50°C 10% to 85% (non-condensing) 4,000 meters (15,000 ft) Storage –62°C to 75°C 5% to 95% non-condensing) Transportation –62°C to 75°C 5% to 95% non-condensing) Symmetricom 5087B Operations and Maintenance Manual Rev. E...
  • Page 37: Physical Specifications

    Specifications Physical Specifications Table 5 lists the physical specifications for the Symmetricom 5087B. Table 5 Physical specifications Item Specification Width 450 mm (Standard 19-inch rack mount) Height 90 mm (Standard 2U rack) Depth 370 mm (excluding connectors) Weight Weight 6.2 kg; 6.5 kg with optional 020 or 021...
  • Page 38 Specifications Symmetricom 5087B Operations and Maintenance Manual Rev. E...
  • Page 39: Glossary

    Symmetricom 5087B Wideband Distribution Amplifier Operations and Maintenance Manual Glossary Line feed Carriage return Command and Response DHCP Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol electrostatic discharge light-emitting diode least significant bit most significant bit portable document format printed wiring assembly radio frequency...
  • Page 40 Glossary Symmetricom 5087B Operations and Maintenance Manual Rev. E...
  • Page 41 DeviceInstaller software, checking, directives specifications electromagnetic compatibility, electrical, safety, model number environment, checking, physical, monitoring standards a Symmetricom 5087B, applicable to Symmetricom 5087B, electromagnetic compatibility subnet mask directive, assigning, Ethernet symbols, Symmetricom 5087B Operations and Maintenance Manual Rev. E...
  • Page 42 Symmetricom 5087B, warning, symbol, Xport™ Ethernet to RS-232 converter, user manual, Symmetricom 5087B Operations and Maintenance Manual Rev. E...

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